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HIATUS.
Been away for too long but will be back soon.
Wanted to blog about SMB7,Singapore Slingers,Norton event,Canon event,Voice Personality Hunt 2009,some food reviews,(500) Days of Summer,AOTW
And oh,the fire that took place at my house just yesterday afternoon. (Nobody’s hurt.Thank God!)
But it’s been crazy week(s) in school with tests and projects (No excuses I know)
Will be back next week ! In case any one misses me 
Thanks for dropping by !
AOTW [16] : FAME
A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, Fame ! This a remake of the original musical & soundtrack made popular in the 80’s. The album features stunning tracks by the cast and other popular songs from the incredible film. After taking a listen to it (courtesy of the nice people at Universal Music), here’s what I think of it!
Tracklist :
- 1.Welcome To P.A. – Raney Shockne
- 2.Fame – Naturi Naughton
- 3.Big Things – Anjulie
- 4.Ordinary People – Asher Book
- 5.This Is My Life – Hopsin, Ak’Sent, Tynisha Keli & Donte “Burger” Winston
- 6.Out Here On My Own – Naturi Naughton
- 7.Street Hustlin’ – Raney Shockne featuring Stella Moon
- 8.You’ll Find A Way (Switch & Sinden Remix) – Santigold
- 9.Can’t Hide From Love – Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie
- 10.Black & Gold – Sam Sparro
- 11.Back To Back – Collins Pennie featuring Ashleigh Haney
- 12.I Put A Spell On You – Raney Shockne featuring Eddie Wakes
- 13.Get On The Floor – Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie
- 14.Try – Asher Book
- 15.You Took Advantage Of Me – Megan Mullally
- 16.Too Many Women (Damon Elliott Remix) – Rachael Sage
- 17.Someone To Watch Over Me – Asher Book
- 18.You Made Me Love You – Raney Shockne featuring Oren Waters
- 19.Hold Your Dream – Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Kay Panabaker
Quite a well-balanced list of up-tempo numbers and a few ballards, though it was almost like Naturi Naughton EP because you can see the name in almost every other song ! Voice isn’t too bad and I thought “Out here on my own” was quite a nice track. Then again, I’m biased since I like Asher Book (featured here as my last AOTW with his song “Try”) alot more ! Love his cover of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” as well !
In my opinion, kids from the Drama/Dance Club will love this OST because of the upbeat songs and if you’ve caught the movie, you’ll know what it is all about. The strong dance-pop influenced album is more of a crowd-pleaser rather than focusing on the original soulful music. Still worth listening if you enjoyed the movie or just need something easy to listen to while working !
The movie is already screening in cinemas since 25th Sept (I know I’m pretty SLOW at this, catch it NOW if you have not) ! The soundtrack is also available out in stores, check out getmusic.com.sg for more information.
[GIVEAWAY]
I have FAME OST CD and goodie to give away as well !
Just drop me an ONE email (exit18 [at] gmail [dot] com) before 15th Oct 2009 2359 hrs with your contact details (name/email/blog if any! *Singapore residents ONLY*)
To win, answer 2 simple questions :
- why do you want win this ?
- Which is your favourite track and why ?
(Winner will be notified via email)
AOTW [15] : Asher Book
Asher Book is probably quite a fresh face to the Hollywood scene, he’s one of the cast (Marco) for the movie “Fame“. Thought this song was really sweet and his voice isn’t too bad. Found out that he belongs to one of the latest boyband out there “V Factory” that is produced by Tommy Page (Warner Brothers Records) ! I wonder how long this boyband will take to become the next Backstreet Boys or Westlife back in my days (I know, I sound like I’m freaking old already.)
Keeping my entries short, midterms for the upcoming week so pardon the lack of updates !
Asher Book -Try
If I walk would you run
if I stop would you come
if I say you’re the one would you believe me
If I ask you to stay would you show me the way
tell me what to say so you don’t need me
The world is catching up to you
while you’re running away to chase your dream
its time for us to make a move
cause we are askin’ one another to change but maybe I’m not ready
But i’ll try for your love
I can hide up above
I will try for your love
we’ve been hiding enough
If I sing you a song would you sing along
I’ll wait till I’m gone
oh how we’re pushing through
If I give you my heart would you just play the part
Tell me it’s the start of something beautiful
Am i catching up to you while you’re runnin’ away
to chase your dreams
It’s time for us to face the truth
cause we are coming to each other to change
but maybe I’m not ready
But I’ll try for your love
I can hide up above
I’ll try for your love
we’ve been hiding enough
I’ll try for your love
I can hide up above
hide above
I’ll hide
If I walk would you run
If I start would you come
If I say you’re the one will you believe me
AOTW [13] : The Sunstreak
This NY-based band, The Sunstreak is not exactly a new band – they have been around since 2005 and technically this is not their debut album BUT the first album under a major label. Their new album “Once Upon A Lie” features the single “Until I Met You” will be available on 16th October.
Their music style is quite similar to Lifehouse and Jimmy Eat World which is more inclined to rock/pop. I think their songs are pretty catchy too !
One thing I liked about the band is their passion in music, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wasting your time. Take it from us, if you are struggling, you’re probably doing something right. And never give up and always be thankful. Just to be given the chance to play music is a great thrill and honor.” This was from one of their interviews when asked to give advice to bands who are hoping to be signed and make a living out of music career.
Enjoy their song ! I really like the lyrics =)
I once believed that there was no one for me, until I met you, But I couldn't see how happy I could be, until I met you, Until I met you, Met you Standing alone, no one to call my own, until I met you, All on my own, and I was colder than stone, until I met you, Yeah, yeah Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in I can feel it all slip away That was up until the day, Until the day I met you I'm fighting this battle with you by my side I know that I need you And I've got nothing to hide I'll stand by you always I'll want more to ride I'm here in this moment I'm shedding my pride Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until the day I met you Met you Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away That was up until the day, Until the day I met you
AOTW [12] : Quebec Antique
I have just started school this week and woah, it has been a crazy start to my 3rd year in university ! (Ok, just an excuse for the lack of entries..I’m honest!)
To start things off on the right track again, here is this week’s Artist of the Week featuring Quebec Antique ! They are a pretty newly formed ambient electronic band who pretty much reminds me of The Postal Service alot.“The Abbey Tapes” is the debut effort of British born musician Andy Dollerson and Canadian singer/instrumentalist/songwriter Michael Blake. Fantastic dualism !
Some of you might have heard of them from thesixtyone.com (which is a really cool website that features alot of indie music by the way – will blog about it next time!) So far my favourite track is “Almost had you” – what about yours ?
AOTW [10] : Chase Coy
Meant to blog more this week but had to do some late-springcleaning at home before school starts in a week or so. Here’s artiste of the week – Chase Coy ! (You can find him on twitter @chasecoy)
Another teen with lovely voice and looking really cute on his myspace photos (I can’t help noticing,haha!) Love how he writes and record his own music even though the songs are rather short. I think his lyrics is able to relate to most teens as well. I personally like “Lullaby”, “Take Me Away” and “The Second That You Say” (which was quite Never Shout Never feel). Try “I NeedThis More Than You Know” if you prefer something more fast-paced.
This was the first song that caught my attention though, nothing beats sweet lyrics with a cute boyish voice.
A Lovely Sound – Chase Coy
Over fall break you’re coming down to see me
I know that the distance doesn’t make this easy
But when we come together it makes such a lovely sound
And that’s why I’d give anything I have to work this out
And everything I ever did didn’t matter up till now
You make life worth while like you’ve completed me somehow
And when we come together it makes such a lovely sound
That’s why I’d give anything I have to work this out.
For the first time in my life
I know that I’m in love
I could write a thousand songs about you
They would never be enough
But when we come together it makes such a lovely sound
That’s why I’d give anything I have to work this out.
AOTW [6] : The Rocket Summer
I think a good singer should always learn to play a musical instrument or two, else they are just “idol singers”. I prefer to support singers who can write and compose their own music.
Don’t be fooled by the name “The Rocket Summer“, it is not a band but a solo project by @Bryce Avary – who is on twitter too !
I have to say, even though I thought I’ve quit that “rock era” since polytechnic days, I really enjoyed his music because it really perks me up to blast his songs at night. You can find some of his live performances on youtube which I thought was really good in terms of vocal quality and the atmosphere.
Apart from the usual rock, I think The Rocket Summer has really good emotional lyrics that I find most important to me when it comes to liking a song.
I like “So Much Love” and “Do You Feel” but I still prefer one of the older songs “That’s So You” which has this rather raw feel to it.
The lyrics is quite meaningful because lately I’m really just having a bad time but having the boyfriend around makes things so much easier to tolerate. I think it is also important to be proud of your other half in a relationship too, who wants to go out with someone whom you’re ashamed of ?! Be it the person as who he/she is or what they do for a living etc. You’re in love not because you love to be loved and wants to be in love – but to love the person as who he/she is wholeheartedly and being proud of his/her achievements, even if it’s just minor things like…er..winning a game on FIFA (haha).
I’m such a sucker for sweet lyrics, what’s new ! Enjoy the cute fan video, I don’t think they have an official MV for this song =)
That’s So You – The Rocket Summer
It’s a beautiful day
Now I’ll be ok that you’re not away
Yesterday was a terrible day
But now that you’re here I’m ok
Cause you don’t know how much I, I need you
Please don’t go
You’re so wonderful
This I swear, this I know
You, oh you, every single thing you do
I’m so proud of you
What you do
When you do the things you do
They’re so you
So thanks for your help
You shine so bright
You are the star that’s in my sky
And I am yours and you are mine
I’m so proud of you
That’s so you
AOTW [5] : Jonathan Coulton
I came across Jonathan Coulton on twitter and decided to check out his myspace.
One of the few artist who offers their music for free listening on his site and I thought his songs were pretty cute, especially the lyrics! He does have a nice geeky boyish voice that appeals to me. Love the geeky side of his songs and the way he uses internet to promote himself too.
Geeks FTW (for the win) ! Says who geeks can’t be cool someday ? From a computer programmer to a musician, I think Jonathan Coulton has done it pretty well !
You can also add him on twitter, @jonathancoulton too !
His “Re: Your Brains” is a funny song about *ZOMBIES* ! (Too much of Plants Vs Zombies, the game)
“All we want to do is eat your brains” I can’t help but to crack up listening to the song. Enjoy !
AOTW [4] : Yiruma
My family focus on the arts and music education alot while we’re growing up as kids. My sister had organ lessons (which she still plays with only her right hand) and drawing lessons. I’m probably jack of all trades,master of none – I was in the Keyboard Ensemble, Guitar club in secondary school and Guzheng lessons since the age of 9. Not forgetting those here and there flute,monochord zither,recorder,drums lessons I had as well.
I really admire those who had piano lessons since young (somehow I just can’t play the piano as well as I can with the Guzheng), I think the music coming from the instrument is just…romantic. I remember how I struggled with a song (Marriage D’ Amor) just to impress someone I used to like. (HAHA) Sadly, that’s the one and only song I can still play with my stiff fingers.
I came across Yiruma and his solo pieces, totally smitten ! I think a good instrumental piece is one that really brings out the emotions in you and reflecting on things that are happening around you. Alot of good pianist out there, but his music really attracted me.
Here’s one that I really like, “River Flows in You”
P.S : Since it’s all about Yiruma AND music today, tributes to Michael Jackson aka King of Pop as well. (Featuring Yiruma’s “Kiss the Rain”. RIP MJ.
AOTW [2] : Johnta Austin
The week has been rather busy for me, sorry about the delay….here’s the second artiste of the week !
I came across the song some weeks ago while surfing youtube. I’m not a huge fan of R&B but I found the lyrics really sweet, no matter how cheesy it is.
So I went to google on Johnta Austin and found that he’s actually a four-time Grammy Award-winning upcoming artist ! Not only that, he was also the co-writer of Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” as well as Mary J Blige’s “Be Without You” ! Talented artist/writer I must agree, at least I could feel the emotions in his songs/lyrics.
This gotta be one of my recent favourite on my playlist. Really sweet song =) Enjoy !
Johnta Austin – This Love
here we are, you and me
love is sealed can’t you see
just for us, no one else
at least that’s the way it feels
and i’m grateful to be in your arms this evening
i was unsure, but now you got me believing
that time is what you make of it
and love comes first
and i’ve waited for so long just to say these words
i want this life, i want this love
i want this kiss, i want this hug
i want this time, i want this night
i want you here by my side
i want every little thing that makes my heart sing
and everything you try just to make it right
if i’m being honest baby you got all that i need
it’s true you got a hold on me
there’s no other place that i would rather be right now
and the look on my face is what happiness is all about
feelings come, feelings go
but what we have lasts forever
there’s a lot that i don’t know
but i know when we’re together
that time is what we make of it
and love comes first
and i’ve waited for so long just to say these words
i want this life, i want this love
i want this kiss, i want this hug
i want this time, i want this night
i want you here by my side
i want every little thing that makes my heart sing
and everything you try just to make it right
if i’m being honest baby you got all that i need
it’s true you got a hold on me
i’ll be around no matter what my baby
and if i let you down i’ll pick you up my baby
i wanna be your everything
and if you ever doubt my baby
then let this kiss be your evident
that this was me
i want this life, i want this love
i want this kiss, i want this hug
i want this time, i want this night
i want you here by my side
i want every little thing that makes my heart sing
and everything you try just to make it right
if i’m being honest baby you got all that i need
it’s true you got a hold on me
i want this life, i want this love
i want this kiss, i want this hug
i want this time, i want this night
i want you here by my side
i want every little thing that makes my heart sing
and everything you try just to make it right
if i’m being honest baby you got all that i need
it’s true you got a hold on me
